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In December 2019, Orange was the first provider in Belgium to launch a stand-alone 5G network for businesses in the Port of Antwerp. The results of this project were presented on 22 October at the virtual Start Walking 5G event.
Orange chose the Port of Antwerp as the location for its first 5G test hub for businesses. The large variety of industries active at the port site made it possible to test a wide range of 5G applications in actual business contexts. Moreover, the Port of Antwerp is in the middle of transitioning to a more sustainable way of working. At the Start Walking 5G event, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Port of Antwerp, Erwin Verstraelen, indicated that 5G will play a pivotal role in this transition. As the Port sees 5G as a catalyst for a host or innovations, the test project was more than welcome.
In this test phase, five companies explored the possibilities of the stand-alone 5G network. At the virtual event they were happy to share their experiences.
At the event, Werner De Laet, Chief Enterprise Officer at Orange, stated that the test in the Port of Antwerp proves that 5G could be a game changer for the Belgian economy. However, the introduction of 5G in Belgium faces some challenges. As a result, our society and economy cannot fully capitalise on the enormous potential of 5G. We are falling behind our neighbouring countries according to the results of a Deloitte study presented during the event.
However, Orange aims to prepare more businesses for the future. Through a project dubbed ‘Start Walking 5G’, it aims to increase knowledge of 5G and introduce businesses to the possibilities this network offers in real life.
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